Americans In Mexico Told To ‘Shelter In Place’ Amid Spike In Cartel Violence

“This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by those Mexican and U.S. officials who are dedicated to protecting our communities,” he said. “It strengthens our resolve to continue their mission and advance our shared commitment to security and justice, to protect our people.”

Details remain unclear, including what happened, where it happened, and whether the people involved were U.S. citizens.

On Sunday, Mexican officials said that several officers, including people from the U.S. Embassy, died after coming back from a big operation over the weekend to shut down “clandestine drug laboratories” in Morelos.

“The Attorney General of State, Cesar Jáuregui Moreno, mourned this morning the death of elements of the State Investigation Agency, as well as two instructing officers of the United States Embassy, who died in an accident when returning from the operation of destroying clandestine laboratories in the Municipality of Morelos,” the Chihuahua State Attorney General’s Office said.